Installation and Maintenance Electrician Apprentice

Summary

Select Lifestyles are looking for an Apprentice Installation and Maintenance Technician to join their team. You will be dealing with all aspects of Electrical work whilst working towards and Installations and Maintenance Electrician Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Wage

£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Pay will be reviewed upon successful completion of your first year.

Training course

Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday, 8.00am - 3.00pm. No weekends and no emergency call outs.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 4 August 2025

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Assist with diagnose and repair electrical problems in commercial and domestic electrical systems, including fault-finding, rewiring, and monitoring
Assess the parts needed for a job and place orders for those parts
Conduct routine maintenance and testing electrical systems, and ensure installations are to manufacturer standards, including in fire alarms and security systems
Rewire faulty electrical systems, such as lighting, heating systems, and alarms
Ensure good quality workmanship which upholds company standards, complies with building codes, and follows safety requirements
Able to find and present faults and concerns in electrical systems without receiving explicit direction
Provide exceptional customer service and answer any customer questions
Install electrical systems to 18th plus edition wiring regulations
Support other electricians in planning and executing complex electrical installations and projects
Maintain accurate records of work completed, parts used, and time spent on each task for reporting and billing purposes
Assist in reading and interpreting electrical drawings, blueprints, and technical diagrams
Organize and maintain tools, equipment, and work areas to ensure a safe and efficient working environment
Participate in health and safety training, and adhere strictly to safe work practices and PPE requirements at all times
Undertake training and development activities to improve technical knowledge and skills as required by apprenticeship programs or employer
Work on cable pulling, containment installation, and basic conduit bending under supervision
Shadow experienced electricians to learn best practices, proper installation techniques, and efficient troubleshooting methods
Contribute to testing and commissioning of new electrical installations to verify compliance with safety and performance standards
Provide assistance with temporary electrical installations on construction sites, events, or renovations
Help identify potential hazards on-site and report them to the appropriate personnel
Ensure proper labelling and documentation of circuits, panels, and installed equipment

Where you'll work

SELECT HOUSE
POPES LANE
OLDBURY
B69 4PA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

WALSALL COLLEGE

Your training course

Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Maintain the safety of self and others by applying statutory health and safety policies, procedures, and regulations when conducting electrical work.
Comply with all relevant legislation including environmental, regulations, codes of practice and other relevant information and guidance when planning and performing electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used when undertaking electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
Carry out work in a tidy and safe manner, including restoration of the work area on completion of work.
Use verbal and written communication techniques suitable for the context, adapting style and use of terminology to suit the audience. Uses industry terminology.
Apply customer service principles and techniques to deliver customer or client service in industrial, commercial and communal residential environments.
Apply relevant legislation; Building Regulations; industry guidance notes; relevant codes of practice, the requirements of the current edition of the Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and other relevant standards while carrying out work.
Understand and apply the practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment.
Apply and use necessary mathematical and scientific techniques, formulae, and calculations that underpin an electrician’s work.
Use a range of tools, materials, equipment, and components, including prefabricated, relevant to performing electrical work in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
Design, plan, set up, and install electrical and related electronic systems including terminating and connecting cables in electrical wiring systems, installations, and equipment in commercial, industrial, and residential installations.
Inspect and test new and where applicable existing electrical Installations in industrial, commercial and residential environments using test equipment.
Apply diagnostic and problem-solving techniques to identify, assess and resolve electrical faults in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
Install electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
Maintain electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
Carry out and manage own work ensuring work is compliant to the standards required of an electrician working in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
Record work including the completion and maintenance of work documentation, recording of test results and preparation of appropriate certification.
Use relevant digital learning platforms and business communication and collaboration applications.
Maintain the safety of self and others by applying statutory health and safety policies, procedures, and regulations when conducting electrical work.
Comply with all relevant legislation including environmental, regulations, codes of practice and other relevant information and guidance when planning and performing electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used when undertaking electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
Carry out work in a tidy and safe manner, including restoration of the work area on completion of work.
Use verbal and written communication techniques suitable for the context, adapting style and use of terminology to suit the audience. Uses industry terminology.
Apply customer service principles and techniques to deliver customer or client service in industrial, commercial and communal residential environments.
Apply relevant legislation; Building Regulations; industry guidance notes; relevant codes of practice, the requirements of the current edition of the Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and other relevant standards while carrying out work.
Understand and apply the practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment.
Apply and use necessary mathematical and scientific techniques, formulae, and calculations that underpin an electrician’s work.
Use a range of tools, materials, equipment, and components, including prefabricated, relevant to performing electrical work in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
Design, plan, set up, and install electrical and related electronic systems including terminating and connecting cables in electrical wiring systems, installations, and equipment in commercial, industrial, and residential installations.
Inspect and test new and where applicable existing electrical Installations in industrial, commercial and residential environments using test equipment.
Apply diagnostic and problem-solving techniques to identify, assess and resolve electrical faults in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
Install electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
Maintain electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
Carry out and manage own work ensuring work is compliant to the standards required of an electrician working in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
Record work including the completion and maintenance of work documentation, recording of test results and preparation of appropriate certification.
Use relevant digital learning platforms and business communication and collaboration applications.

Your training plan

Installation and maintenance electrician
Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
You will be with the employer 4 days per week and attend Walsall Colleges Green Lane campus once per week

More training information

If you require functional skills you will have to attend Green Lane an additional one day per week

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Math's (grade 4-9 or C-A*)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

This role requires travel to different sites across the West Midlands. A drivers license is essential.

About this company

We were established in 2007 by an experienced and dedicated team with an employment history that includes the health service, local authority and independent care providers. The majority of our experience had been gained within the field of Learning Disabilities and Mental Health, both corporately and within service management and delivery. We began operationally trading on the 30th July 2007 with the opening of our first service, a day centre in the Birmingham area supporting service users from the local surrounding areas. Our commitment to delivering quality care is demonstrated by our CQC ratings. The company is managed and supported by a head office team based in West Bromwich, West Midlands.

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After this apprenticeship

A full time position will be offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

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